Collections and Stewardship Tech - Fall 2026

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University’s Falvey Memorial Library is seeking a part-time Collections and Stewardship Tech for Fall 2026. This student role supports the creation and organization of information resources to back library collections, including digital content production, catalog records, and shipment handling.

The position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and adherence to library standards.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Familiarity with standard library practices and digital library standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and organize information resources to support collections.
• Produce digital content for the Digital Library using scanners and specialized software.
• Add and modify records in cataloging and acquisitions software.
• Unload shipments of materials and compare contents to invoices.
• Label and physically prepare new library materials and rare materials.
• Assist in preservation projects and shipment preparation for binding/repair.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Tools

Cataloging software

Acquisitions software

Digital Library tools

Job description

Collections and Stewardship Tech - Fall 2026

Posting Details

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Position Information Posting Number: 20260296V
Position Title: Collections and Stewardship Tech - Fall 2026
Posting Type: Student
Hours/week: 5-10
Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester: 2026-2027 Academic Year
Location: Falvey Memorial Library
Detailed Work Schedule
Number of positions: 5-8
Department: 288-Falvey Library
Contact Name: Lorraine Holt
Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-4291

Job Description Summary: This position assists in the creation and organization of information resources to support collections. Tasks may include: production of digital content for the Digital Library using computer, scanner, digital camera, and specialized software; add and modify records in specialized cataloging and acquisitions software; unload shipments of research materials and compare contents to invoices; perform labeling and physical preparation of new library materials and rare materials; assist in preservation projects; prepare shipments of books, periodicals, and theses for binding and/or repair, data entry, scanning, photocopying, filing, other projects as needed.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently without direct supervision and attention to detail
• Adherence to standard library practices, bibliographic control procedures and digital library standards
• Appropriate collections care and proper handling techniques

All student employees must complete hiring paperwork online before they can be hired. Also, new student employees must go to the Human Resources Office in person to show original forms of employment authorization and identification required for the I-9 form.

• Ability to sit or stand for 3-4 hours at a time.
• Position requires a minimal amount of physical effort such as pushing a wheeled cart of books or other materials; some stooping or bending; climbing stepladder to access materials on high shelves; ability to load and unload a vehicle.
• Light to moderate lifting of boxes of books or documents on a routine basis; must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

Wage Rate: $11.25/hour

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes